Srinagar: The Srinagar-Jammu highway was shut for the fourth consecutive day on Saturday due to landslide debris on the highway at many places and slippery road conditions. The debris of landslides has accumulated at Digdol, Panthal, Battery Chashma and Anokhi Falls in the Ramsoo-Ramban belt, an official said, adding that the debris is being cleared. Besides snow has […]
Srinagar: Government of India has sent a note verbale to Pakistan in protest against the Jamaat-ud-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed addressing a gathering in Lahore on the occasion of ‘Kashmir Solidarity Day’. In a note verbale, India registered a “strong protest” against the continued use of Pakistani soil by extremist elements to freely propagate and promote […]
Kargil: Kargil town of Ladakh division Friday observed a complete shutdown against the Government of India’s reluctance to throw Kargil-Skardu road open for the public. The call for shutdown was forwarded by Anjuman Jamiyat Ulma Isna Ashriya (AJUIAK). Reports said that all the shops and business establishments remained shut while transport also remained off the […]
Jammu: Governor Satya Pal Malik has expressed grief over loss of precious lives due to snow avalanche at Jawahar Tunnel where an avalanche had struck a police post last evening. In his message Governor has prayed for eternal peace to the departed souls and strength to the bereaved families in their hour of grief.
Srinagar: The government as per an order under No. 196-GAD of 2019, Dated: 08-02-2019, said that in the interest of administration following transfers have been made. Arun Kumar Mehta, IAS (JK:1988), presently on leave, is posted as Principal Secretary to the Government, Finance Department. Raj Kumar Goyal, IAS (JK:1990), Principal Secretary to the Government, Home Department, […]
Srinagar: Chairman Hurriyat Conference (M) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Friday demanded opening of traditional routes to facilitate travel and supplies of essentials in Jammu and Kashmir. In a series of tweets, Mirwaiz expressed anguish saying that the administration was apathetic and callous towards the people of Kashmir who are struggling to cope with the adverse weather conditions. Mirwaiz […]
Srinagar: Seven bodies have been recovered from avalanche hit area near Jawahar Tunnel by the rescue team. Reports quoting Deputy Commissioner Anantnag Mohammad Younis Malik said that 7 bodies have been recovered from the avalanche site near Jawahar Tunnel while two persons were rescued alive. He said that there are apprehensions that one more body […]
Srinagar: Octogenarian Hurriyat patriarch Syed Ali Geelani Friday paid rich tributes to Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front founder Mohammad Maqbool Bhat and Mohammad Afzal Guru on their “martyrdom” anniversaries. In a statement, Geelani reiterated his demand for the return of mortal remains of the duo who were buried in the Tihar Jail premises. “Although it is […]
Srinagar: A family in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district had a narrow escape after a tree fell on their house due to heavy snowfall, officials said Friday. Special Police Officer (SPO) Fareed Ahmed’s house in Chakka area here was completely damaged after the tree fell over it on Thursday evening, Additional Superintendent of Police of […]
New Delhi: An “independent” CBI should raid the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), seize files and make arrests in connection with the Rafale fighter jet deal, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said Friday. His party colleague and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh said he will file a case against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in light of the […]
